Gerunds

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming

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True or False: A gerund can be the subject of a sentence.

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True

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Her favorite activity is dancing.'

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dancing

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True or False: Gerunds can be used after prepositions.

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True

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'He is interested in learning new languages.'

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learning

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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a verb tense.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Cooking takes a lot of time.'

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Cooking